Made of silicon and magnesium, 6061 aluminum tube performs exceptionally well with moderate strength, formability, and resistance to corrosion. Brazing, welding, and custom processing like as bending, cutting, and surface treatments like copper, nickel, and tin plating are all excellent uses for it. It provides a better polish and increased durability after anodizing.
GNEE's 6061 aluminum tubes are extensively utilized in structural, electronics, navigation, and aerospace applications. With a reduced skin effect and even current distribution, our seamless pipes provide outstanding electrical performance up to 1.4A/mm2. You can choose from a variety of surface finishes and cutting lengths to meet your demands.
Specification of GNEE 6061 EC aluminum tubular busbar
| Temper | T6 T651 H112 |
| Outer diameter | Φ60mm-Φ450mm |
| Wall thickness | 3mm-15mm |
| Length | The length of a single bus pipe can reach 15 meters; deviation:+15~+25mm |
| Curvature | m/L<2.0mm |
| Surface requirement | The surface is smooth and flat, without cracks, wrinkles, inclusions, deformation, or distortion. |
| Product requirement | The finished pipeline is completely straight; High dimensional accuracy and high tensile strength; Not prone to discharge and corona. |
| Profiles can be provided | Certificate of origin; Invoice and PL certified by Chamber of Commerce; Test certificate according to EN 10204 3.1; Other test reports that may be requested by the customer. |
Product detail of GNEE 6061 aluminum tubular products
6061 T6 aluminum tube
The T6 temper offers high strength and excellent mechanical properties, ideal for applications requiring durability and high load-bearing capabilities. It's commonly used in structural and heavy-duty applications.
6061 T4 aluminum tube
T4 temper aluminum is in the solution heat-treated state and is often used when additional strength is not the primary requirement. It offers good formability, making it suitable for applications requiring further processing like bending or forming.
6061 seamless tube
GNEE's seamless aluminum tubes ensure uniform mechanical and electrical properties, with no welds or joints that could compromise performance. These tubes are highly durable, offering excellent conductivity and strength for demanding applications.
Technical Parameter of GNEE 6061 aluminum tubular pipe
Mechanical property of GNEE 6061 aluminum tubular pipe
| Temper | Wall thickness/mm | Room temperature Test Result | |||
| Tension Strength/MPa | Yield Strength/MPa | Elongation/% | |||
| A50mm | A | ||||
| Not less than | |||||
| O | all | 170 | 105 | 16 | 14 |
| T6 | <6.30 | 260 | 240 | 8 | - |
| >6.30 | 260 | 240 | 10 | 9 | |
Electrical property of GNEE 6061 aluminum SCH40 SCH80 seamless tubular busbar
| Physical and electrical properties of 6061 aluminum bus pipe (Schedule 40 pipe) | |||||||||
| Inch | O.D. | Wall | Area | Weight LBS/FT | I.R. | DC RES | 60 Hz RAC/RDC | AC RES | CURR RATING |
| 1 | 1.315 | 0.133 | 0.494 | 0.581 | 68.24 | 38.360 | 1.00032 | 43,820 | 622 |
| 1 1/4 | 1.660 | 0.140 | 0.669 | 0.786 | 62.68 | 28.340 | 1.00039 | 32.370 | 705 |
| 1 1/2 | 1,900 | 0.145 | 0.800 | 0.940 | 59.45 | 23.690 | 1.00046 | 27.070 | 900 |
| 2 | 2.375 | 0.154 | 1.075 | 1.264 | 54.15 | 17,630 | 1.00055 | 20.1401 | 1128 |
| 2 1/2 | 2.875 | 0.203 | 1.704 | 2.004 | 49.85 | 11.170 | 1.00150 | 12.710 | 1520 |
| 3 | 3,500 | 0.216 | 2.228 | 2.621 | 45.19 | 8,500 | 1.00180 | 9.725 | 1865 |
| 3 1/2 | 4,000 | 0.226 | 2.680 | 3.151 | 42.05 | 7.070 | 1.00220 | 8.091 | 2145 |
| 4 | 4,500 | 0.237 | 3.174 | 3.733 | 39.28 | 5.968 | 1.00270 | 6.834 | 2436 |
| 4 1/2 | 5.001 | 0.247 | 3.688 | 4.337 | 36.81 | 5.136 | 1.00330 | 5.885 | 2728 |
| 5 | 5.563 | 0.258 | 4,300 | 5.057 | 34.31 | 4.406 | 1.00400 | 5.051 | 3063 |
| 6 | 6.625 | 0.280 | 5.581 | 6.564 | 30.23 | 3.394 | 1.00540 | 3.897 | 3719 |
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Physical and electrical properties of 6061 aluminum bus pipe (Schedule 80 pipe) |
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| Inch | O.D. | Wall | Area | Weight LBS/FT | I.R. | DC RES | 60 Hz RAC/RDC | AC RES | CURR RATING |
| 1 | 1.315 | 0.179 | 0.639 | 0.751 | 68.81 | 29.650 | 1.00075 | 33.840 | 707 |
| 1 1/4 | 1.660 | 0.191 | 0.882 | 1.037 | 63.14 | 21.490 | 1.00105 | 24.570 | 901 |
| 1 1/2 | 1,900 | 0.200 | 1.068 | 1.256 | 59.89 | 17,730 | 1.00150 | 20.280 | 1039 |
| 2 | 2.375 | 0.218 | 2.254 | 1.737 | 54.56 | 12,820 | 1.00210 | 14.670 | 1322 |
| 2 1/2 | 2.875 | 0.276 | 3.016 | 2.650 | 50.23 | 8.406 | 1.00390 | 9.647 | 1746 |
| 3 | 3,500 | 0.300 | 3.678 | 3.547 | 45.55 | 6.281 | 1.00490 | 7.225 | 2199 |
| 3 1/2 | 4,000 | 0.318 | 4.407 | 4.326 | 42.39 | 5.150 | 1.00750 | 5.935 | 2507 |
| 4 | 4,500 | 0.337 | 5.180 | 5.183 | 39.61 | 4.298 | 1.00950 | 4.965 | 2862 |
| 4 1/2 | 5.001 | 0.355 | 6.112 | 6.092 | 37.13 | 3.657 | 1.01160 | 4.236 | 3221 |
| 5 | 5.563 | 0.375 | 8.405 | 7.188 | 34.63 | 3.099 | 1.01650 | 3.604 | 3631 |
| 6 | 6.625 | 0.432 | 0.639 | 9.844 | 30.58 | 2.254 | 1.02120 | 2.656 | 4532 |
Chemical component of GNEE 6061 aluminum alloy
| Element | Composition (%) |
| Si | 0.40-0.80 |
| Fe | 0.7 |
| Cu | 0.15-0.40 |
| Mn | 0.15 |
| Mg | 0.8-1.2 |
| Cr | 0.04-0.35 |
| Ni | - |
| Zn | 0.25 |
| Ga | - |
| V | - |
| Ti | 0.1 |
| Other | 0.15 |
| Min. Al | Remainder |
Production and Processing Capabilities of GNEE 6061 aluminum bus pipes
Advanced Manufacturing: Using casting hollow core billets, three-roll rolling, and cold stretching to ensure uniform mechanical and electrical properties.
Customization: Offering bending, cutting, welding, and custom lengths to meet specific project requirements.
Surface Treatments: Providing tin, copper, and nickel plating to enhance conductivity and corrosion resistance.
Quality Control: Strict quality checks at every stage to ensure product performance meets international standards.
Production Capacity: High-volume production to meet large-scale orders with fast turnaround times.
Advantages of GNEE 6061 electrical aluminum tubular busbar
Strength and Durability: 6061 aluminum alloy is a dependable option for structural applications due to its excellent formability, moderate strength, and resistance to corrosion.
Numerous Uses: Perfect for sectors like electronics, construction, automotive, marine, and aerospace.
Processing Ease: Easily fabricated using a variety of techniques, including cutting, milling, welding (TIG, MIG, and arc), and forging.
Durable and Aesthetic: After anodizing, it acquires a polished, long-lasting finish that improves its longevity and appearance.
Lightweight and Economical: It is a cost-effective solution for large-scale projects because it weighs only half as much as copper, which lowers material costs.
High Electrical Conductivity: Effective energy transmission is ensured by exceptional conductivity and corrosion resistance.
Thermal Performance: It is appropriate for high-load, high-performance applications due to its exceptional heat resistance and quick, even heat dissipation.
Cooperative field of GNEE 6061 aluminum tube pipe
Aerospace Sector: Because of its remarkable strength-to-weight ratio and resistance to corrosion, it is used in aircraft for landing gear, wings, and structural components.
Automotive Industry: Used to reduce weight and improve fuel efficiency in the production of vehicle body structures, chassis, and suspension systems.
Construction and Engineering: Because of its weather resistance, aesthetic appeal, and ease of processing, it is used in building construction for door and window frames, stairway handrails, balcony railings, etc.
Marine Manufacturing: Used in shipbuilding to increase performance and durability in corrosive marine environments for hull structures, marine equipment, and fittings.
Outdoor Sports Equipment: Because of its strength and durability, it is frequently used in the construction of bicycle frames, scooter handlebars, and other outdoor sports equipment.
Field of conductive power:
Extruded pipes made of aluminum alloy for high-frequency conductivity in power plants
connecting conductors in power equipment; current conductors in power construction projects;
DC ice melting device with high current, etc.
Deviation table GNEE 6061 aluminum tubular busbar
| Wall thickness deviation | ||||||||
| Nominal wall thickness | 3-5 | >5 -8 | >8-10 | >10-12 | >12-15 | >15 -20 | ||
| Ordinary level | Average & nominal wall thickness | ±0.30 | ±0.50 | ±0.70 | ±0.9 | ±1.10 | ±1.3 | |
| Any & nominal wall thickness | H14 | ±0.40 | ±0.60 | ±0.90 | ±1.10 | ±1.3 | ±1.6 | |
| T5A, T6, T10 | ±12% of the specified wall thickness, maximum value is 1.90 | |||||||
| High precision level | Average & nominal wall thickness | ±0.15 | ±0.20 | ±0.38 | ±0.50 | ±0.70 | ±1.00 | |
| Any & nominal wall thickness | H14 | ±0.2 | ±0.3 | ±0.5 | ±0.76 | ±1.00 | ±1.4 | |
| T5A, T6, T10 | ±10% of the specified wall thickness, maximum value is 1.70 | |||||||
| Outer diameter deviation | |||
| Nominal OD | Ordinary level | ||
| Average & Nominal outer diameter | Any & Nominal outer diameter | ||
| H14 | T5A, T6, T10 | ||
| 50.00-80.00 | ±0.24 | ±0.30 | ±0.45 |
| > 80.00-120.00 | ±0.35 | ±0.40 | ±0.62 |
| >120.00-150.00 | ±0.45 | ±0.50 | ±0.75 |
| >150.00-200.00 | ±0.65 | ±0.7 | ±1.00 |
| >200.00-250.00 | ±0.77 | ± | ±1.2 |
| >250.00-300.00 | ±0.96 | ±1 | ±1.5 |
| >300.00-350.00 | ±1.3 | ±1.4 | ±1.8 |
| Nominal OD | High precision level | ||
| Average & Nominal outer diameter | Any & Nominal outer diameter | ||
| H14 | T5A, T6, T10 | ||
| 50.00-80.00 | ±0.15 | ±0.15 | ±0.3 |
| > 80.00-120.00 | ±0.20 | ±0.20 | ±0.41 |
| >120.00-150.00 | ±0.25 | ±0.25 | ±0.5 |
| >150.00-200.00 | ±0.38 | ±0.38 | ±0.76 |
| >200.00-250.00 | ±0.50 | ±0.5 | ±1.00 |
| >250.00-300.00 | ±0.64 | ±0.64 | ±1.25 |
| >300.00-350.00 | ±0.9 | ±0.9 | ±1.6 |
